https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blocking-merino-wool Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:51:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blocking-merino-wool#post-1786618 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 01:20:40 +0000 Marilyn 1786618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second Angie on ironing with steam.&nbsp; I do this all the time.&nbsp; I'm petite so length is rarely an issue but I use this technique to give a bit of extra width when a sweater is too clingy.&nbsp; Works brilliantly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blocking-merino-wool#post-1786507 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 19:21:31 +0000 Anonymous 1786507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jennib12 provided excellent true blocking instructions but there's a lazy version that can work well too. <br />After you wash the sweater, roll it in a towel to dry it a little, then lay it flat on a dry towel, pull and shape it as best you can, cover with another dry towel and weigh it down with books for the night.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blocking-merino-wool#post-1786468 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 17:47:54 +0000 abc 1786468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie! Xoxo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blocking-merino-wool#post-1786463 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 17:33:43 +0000 Angie 1786463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES. Iron it with steam and stretch it out at the bottom by 2 inches. You have to iron quite vigorously.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blocking-merino-wool#post-1786386 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 13:00:29 +0000 abc 1786386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jennib12. When I wear it I feel the proportions are just off from where it used to hit me. Thx for the info. I may give it a try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blocking-merino-wool#post-1786327 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 04:32:29 +0000 Jennib12 1786327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As I knitter, I block merino all the time. Is it 100% wool? I'd be wary of trying if it's not. To block, I would either immerse it in tepid water, or if it's really fine, you could just mist it heavily with a spray bottle. You could then pin the entire sweater out flat in the dimensions you want. I use a cardboard sewing mat thingie I bought at a craft store - cost me $5. The trick is to pin all the edges so they're laying nicely and not getting a little ripple, if you know what I mean? You won't get a ton of extra length out of it, but if it's 100% merino it will stretch. Just be careful because you can't easily go the other way! </p> <p>Like I said, I do this with hand knit items all the time, but have never tried in on a purchased piece. If you're not wearing it because of the length, it might be worth a try! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blocking-merino-wool#post-1786313 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 03:28:36 +0000 abc 1786313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have an EF 100% merino wool sweater that has always been dry cleaned. The last few times I've worn it somehow it seems a lot shorter in the length. Is it possible to block it? What are the steps I need to take? Thanks in advance. </p>